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Clinical trials to study a potential new vaccine for coronavirus began Friday morning at Emory University in Atlanta, the school announced.

Emory begins testing coronavirus vaccine

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 28, 2020August 12, 2020

All of Gwinnett County is now under a stay at home order until April 13, including all unincorporated areas, all cities, and most businesses.

Gwinnett County is under a stay at home order until April 13

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 28, 2020

Starting with Friday night's COVID-19 status update, the Georgia Department of Public Health has started releasing the number of coronavirus deaths in each of Georgia's counties.

Georgia releases number of coronavirus deaths per county

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

DeKalb County is under a shelter in place order effective Saturday, March 28 at 9 p.m.

DeKalb County residents ordered to shelter in place

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 and associated deaths in Georgia continue to climb, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) physicians and board members – along with Hall County and City of Gainesville elected officials – are collectively urging residents stay home for at least 14 days to slow the spread of the virus.

Hall County and Gainesville tell residents to stay home for 14 days to flatten coronavirus curve

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020April 9, 2020

ALBANY -- Members of the Georgia National Guard have been deployed at two locations in Albany, 22 have been sent to Phoebe Putney hospital and five have been deployed at Pruitt Palmyra Nursing Home.

Georgia National Guard members deployed to Albany

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia's coronavirus cases continue to escalate, with the state passing the 2,000 confirmed cases mark as of noon Friday.

Georgia surpasses 2,000 coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

LUMPKIN COUNTY -- Local law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia are showing residents what it means to serve the community during the difficult times caused by COVID-19. One example is happening now in Lumpkin County.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

Lumpkin County Sheriff will deliver medication to elderly residents

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning local churches that plans for drive-in church services do not meet the requirements for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia department of health puts brakes on drive-in church services

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

The first confirmed case of coronavirus has surfaced in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Georgia House member tests positive for coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 27, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is asking Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to delay the May 19 primaries because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Will Georgia delay its primary election again?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 26, 2020August 12, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday ordered Georgia’s public schools closed through April 24 as cases of coronavirus continue to rise.

Kemp shuts down Georgia schools through April 24

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 26, 2020August 12, 2020

As of Thursday's noon status update from the Georgia Department of Public Health, coronavirus cases in Dougherty County have surged past every county in Georgia except Fulton County, which is Georgia's most populated county.

Dougherty County a hotbed for coronavirus infections in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia House Democrats on Wednesday increased pressure on Gov. Brian Kemp to implement a shelter-in-place order in the state.

Lawmakers urge Kemp to order Georgians to shelter in place

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareMarch 26, 2020September 24, 2023

DUNWOODY -- Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch wrote a letter to residents today in which she asked residents to take the coronavirus social distancing policies seriously. Below is the full text of her letter.

Dunwoody Mayor: ‘I’m imploring Dunwoody residents to stay at home’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2020March 25, 2020

CANTON -- The City of Canton is now under a shelter in place order. The city's mayor says the order is the result of residents asking for the order.

Canton residents ordered to shelter in place

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2020March 26, 2020

Five Georgia senators have tested positive for coronavirus

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 25, 2020August 12, 2020

AVONDALE ESTATES -- Avondale Estates Mayor Jonathan Elmore is warning residents that if they don't follow the city's coronavirus guidelines, more aggressive actions will need to be taken.

Avondale Estates mayor warns community to follow coronavirus guidelines

by Thom ChandlerMarch 25, 2020March 25, 2020

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